Posts by tag: Champions League

Aston Villa grabbed a 2-0 home win over Tottenham, pushing themselves closer to a Champions League spot as Tottenham's struggles continued. Second-half goals from Ezri Konsa and Boubacar Kamara underlined Villa's control, while Spurs looked ahead to their Europa League final after another disappointing league game.

Inter Milan reached the Champions League final after a 7-6 aggregate triumph over Barcelona, with goalkeeper Yann Sommer delivering 14 crucial saves and Davide Frattesi scoring the winner in extra time. The dramatic semi-final is being called one of the greatest in recent history.

PSG claimed a slim 1-0 win over Arsenal in the Champions League semifinal first leg, thanks to Ousmane Dembélé's early goal. The French side dominated the first half, while Arsenal had a goal disallowed and missed chances after halftime. The decisive second leg takes place in Paris on May 7.

The UEFA Champions League round-of-16 draw set the stage for thrilling clashes as Liverpool faces PSG and Real Madrid takes on Atlético Madrid. Arsenal will play against PSV. First-leg matches are on March 4–5 with returns on March 11–12. Barcelona benefits from an easier draw by meeting Benfica again. The final is planned for May 31 in Munich.

Kylian Mbappe found himself at the center of unexpected attention with a wardrobe malfunction during Real Madrid's thrilling 3-2 victory over Manchester City. Although initially overshadowed by the mishap, his equalizing goal played a crucial role in the win. The incident, which became a viral sensation, shared the spotlight as Real Madrid prepares for the second leg on February 19.